Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gateway Reviews

We didn't have a product or resource solution earlier, and we wanted to ensure that all the policies we defend for the internet are common whether working in the office or regularly working from home. So, it should be a standard policy that applies to every user. That would be possible through Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gateway. It's our version of choice.

A lot of IT support overheads have gone down because the product also has a feature of ranking websites and Internet-facing applications. Earlier, we managed this with a combination of HDR and firewall. But now, through SWG, it's all automated because we are now able to define policies for a group, for a person, for a location — controls that we wanted to apply earlier to specific requirements are now possible. With Secure Web Gateway, it's only possible and quite simplified. It's a big improvement within our organization. 

It is designed to enforce architecture governance, ensuring that SaaS traffic is fully traceable and under control. As we adopt numerous SaaS solutions, we rely on CASB functionality. CASB provides control over traffic, ensuring DLP and blocking unauthorized usage. It also helps prevent shadow IT by managing unapproved software use. The main goal is full control over employees' traffic outside the firewall as they access the SaaS ecosystem.

Netskope implements many measures and controls based on the NIST framework, offering fine-grained access control and role-based permissions. For instance, outbound traffic is managed so some users can access certain sites or SaaS platform assets while others may be restricted. For example, users might be allowed to access Google and some Google apps but not Gmail. This showcases the level of granularity Netskope provides within specific ecosystems.

It also integrates well with IAM and PAM systems, ensuring comprehensive audit trails and transaction captures for reporting and compliance. Netskope offers broad coverage for most SaaS platforms, and when a new SaaS solution is adopted, Netskope often has a solid understanding of its structure and content. This integration minimizes performance overhead, ensuring traffic flows smoothly without noticeable delays during inspections, which is another of its strengths. Netskope's relationships with SaaS providers contribute to this seamless performance.

We use the solution for cloud app traffic visibility and granular control. No other solution produces results like Netskope. Our customers wanted a granular control of web and cloud app traffic. The product provides detailed cloud app traffic and web traffic controls. If we allow cloud storage for some users, we can provide granular control of up to 32. We can allow the users to edit, create, post, and delete. We can also control these activities. 

The product provides granular control for CASB policies. The product can read API JSON files, which no other products can. Using the product, the user can allow YouTube but block the ability to like, share, and subscribe. The product also has features that help users allow YouTube but block music channels. We get such requirements from our customers.

The solution's CASB, DLP, and threat protection features are very good.

Netskope is basically internet filtering software that protects users at all times, wherever they are, from various internet threats. I'm the general manager and we are customers and users of this solution. 

Web filtering and DLP are good features.

The use cases are related to the solution as a secure web gateway to access internet applications and also to provide secure internal application access.

Overall, the product is nice, and I like the URL filtering, CASB, and other security stacks like threat prevention.

It's user-friendly and more secure.

The tool improves organizational security and makes it more secure. 

We can connect cloud apps and monitor them. 

The solution has a lot of advantages over other web security products. The end user doesn't have to invest in other appliances or subscription models. While working with other vendors, the user often has to buy costly appliances and servers to manage the primary machine. 

They should work on marketing material to put out their work with a little more effort. So people get aware of the solution with a meagre cost of ownership compared to other products. They need to reach potential customers in Mexico. Whenever I approach customers regarding the solution, I notice many don't know about it. They should advertise themselves even more.

My clients use this solution for navigation protection.

The solution offers good security functionality.